Question

Benzpyrene is an ingredient of

• A. Wood smoke and tobacco smoke
• B. Automobile exhausts
• C. Coal tar
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

All of the above

Benzopyrene is the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon that is released upon the incomplete combustion of the organic matter. It is found in cigarette smoke, wood smoke, tobacco smoke coal tar, smoked and grilled food, automobile exhausts etc. The consumption of such foods causes toxicity on the blood. It is accumulated in the body by the inhalation and it also causes burning sensation of the respiratory tract.

Hence, the correct answer is 'All of the above'.